A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4452429 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4454476 epoch_slot_no: 4876 block_no: 4452252 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6594 time: 2020-07-21 00:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc9853b1b325f3b238ddde28ec429a30402bddacfacae9c3cd7d34fcfa54d3865Block Operator
vrf_key: op_cert: op_cert_counter: